Iran news: Addressing a cultural ceremony in Tehran, IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh hailed Iran’s success in turning the cruel hostile sanctions into an opportunity for self-reliance.
While arms sanctions against Iran have been in place since the establishment of the Islamic Republic, the country turned the threats into opportunities and achieved the capability to export arms, he added.
According to Iran Press, the general said that the enemies acknowledge Iran’s great deterrent and defense power adding that the country’s might has forced the enemies to treat the Iranian Armed Force with respect.
His comments came after Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian Armed Forces to boost their military capabilities and preparedness in such a way that the enemies would not ever dare think of threaten the country.
Related news:
Iran does not seek war with any country: Leader
In a gathering of Navy commander on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the need to rely on the “young, pious and motivated” human resources in all parts of the country, including in the Armed Forces, and called for accelerated efforts and increased preparedness to counter the adversaries.
On the National Day of Navy (Nov 28), a group of commanders and officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Naval Forces met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces--Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Furthermore, the Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said on November 27, that Iran's defense industry products are advanced, hi-tech, and are able to compete in the global market. He was speaking at a defense industry exhibition in Pakistan.
Sayyari has travelled to Pakistan as part of Tehran’s efforts to boost defense diplomacy and relations with friendly countries and with the aim of learning about Pakistan’s defense capacities and its aerial, naval and ground equipment put on display at the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2018. He also has held important meetings on Wednesday with Pakistan’s top military leadership and discussed ways to enhance defense cooperation. 203/ 103
Read More:
Two new submarines join Iran's َNavy Southern fleet
Iran's defense industry products able to compete on a global level
Iran is self-sufficient in manufacture of naval defense equipment: Top naval commander
Defense Minister Hatami unveils new armored military vehicle, 'Toufan'
Iran unveils modified version of air defense missile
